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	<P><H3>Psalm 2</H3>
	<SUP class="vnum">1</SUP> Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? 
	<SUP class="vnum">2</SUP> The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, 
	<SUP class="vnum">3</SUP> "Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us." 
	<SUP class="vnum">4</SUP> He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision. 
	<SUP class="vnum">5</SUP> Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure: 
	<SUP class="vnum">6</SUP> "Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion." 
	<SUP class="vnum">7</SUP> "I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me, 'You are My Son, Today I have begotten You. 
	<SUP class="vnum">8</SUP> Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your possession. 
	<SUP class="vnum">9</SUP> You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter's vessel.'" 
	<SUP class="vnum">10</SUP> Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth. 
	<SUP class="vnum">11</SUP> Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling. 
	<SUP class="vnum">12</SUP> Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him. 
	<p><b>Alleluia</b>
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